Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve
Stanhope Chase
Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 1NJ
Tel: +44 0191 586 0004
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Tel: +44 0191 586 0004
Castle Eden and its adjoining dene is one of the most interesting and picturesque parts of Durham. A Site of Special Scientific Interest, it is home to an extraordinary variety of birds, more than 450 species of plants, and some of our favourite mammals, such as roe deer and fox.
At 3.5 miles (5.6km) long it covers 221 hectares of woodland and lowland grassland and is the largest of a series of valleys which run down to the coast between Sunderland and Hartlepool, reaching the sea at Denemouth.
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* The reserve is open all year sunrise to sunset. Offices are open 8am-5pm Monday to Friday.
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Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk, PeterleeThe Squirrel Walk - 1.8 miles (3km) between 1-2 hours. Follow the squirrel markers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Sturdy footwear recommended. Steep in places. Avoid visiting during high winds.
Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk, PeterleeThe Yew Tree Walk - 2 miles (3.5km) between 1.5 - 2.5 hours. Follow the Yew markers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Sturdy footwear recommended. Steep in places. Avoid visiting during high winds. Disabled access is very limited due to natural features.
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